- Home
- ...
- Object Storage Solutions
- Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)
- Google Cloud Storage
- Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)-vs-Google Cloud Storage
Compare Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) and Google Cloud Storage 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (45.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Per Month
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)
Star Rating
(1,193)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Browse all 4 pricing plansGoogle Cloud Storage
Star Rating
(602)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that both Amazon S3 and Google Cloud Storage excel in scalability, with a score of 9.5 for both, allowing businesses to grow without worrying about storage limitations.
- Reviewers mention that Amazon S3 has a slight edge in speed of access, scoring 9.2 compared to Google Cloud Storage's 9.1, which can be crucial for applications requiring quick data retrieval.
- G2 users highlight that both platforms offer robust data security features, but Google Cloud Storage scores higher in encryption with a rating of 9.3, while Amazon S3 scores 9.1, indicating a stronger emphasis on data protection.
- Users on G2 report that Amazon S3's versioning feature is highly praised, with a score of 9.0, allowing users to easily manage and recover previous versions of their data, which is essential for data integrity.
- Reviewers say that the ease of use is slightly better for Google Cloud Storage, which scored 9.1 compared to Amazon S3's 8.7, making it more appealing for small businesses or users with less technical expertise.
- Users report that both services provide high availability, scoring 9.5 each, but Amazon S3's extensive documentation and community support are often highlighted as a significant advantage for users seeking assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)
No pricing availableGoogle Cloud Storage
Free
Free
Per Month
- All customers get 5 GiB of US regional storage free per month, not charged against your credits.
- New customers can use $300 in free credits to try Cloud Storage.
Free Trial
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)
Free Trial is available
Google Cloud Storage
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
896
9.2
359
Ease of Use
8.7
900
9.1
362
Ease of Setup
8.6
446
8.9
133
Ease of Admin
8.6
420
8.9
111
Quality of Support
8.7
818
8.8
312
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
405
8.9
108
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
834
9.4
347
Features by Category
Performance
Not enough data
9.4
22
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.6
22
Not enough data
9.1
21
Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
8.9
21
Security
Not enough data
9.1
22
Not enough data
9.5
22
Functionality
9.0
44
9.0
45
9.5
42
9.5
45
9.2
44
9.0
47
Reliability
9.0
43
8.6
43
9.5
44
9.4
47
Security
9.1
42
9.3
41
8.5
41
9.1
38
8.9
42
8.8
45
Compatibility
9.1
40
8.9
42
9.0
40
8.9
38
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Free Resources
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Cloud Application Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance - Cloud Application Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support - Cloud Application Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application support - Cloud Application Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) and Google Cloud Storage are categorized as Object Storage Solutions
Unique Categories
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) has no unique categories
Google Cloud Storage is categorized as Archive Storage Solutions, Managed Hosting, WordPress Hosting, Hybrid Cloud Storage Solutions, Cloud Web Hosting, and Cloud Application Hosting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Cloud Storage
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
20.6%
Computer Software
18.2%
Financial Services
6.5%
Internet
3.3%
Marketing and Advertising
2.7%
Other
48.7%
Information Technology and Services
17.6%
Computer Software
14.1%
Financial Services
3.9%
Marketing and Advertising
3.4%
Computer & Network Security
3.4%
Other
57.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
John H.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I used S3 at a previous job to supplement the online storage for our clients. We used a SOAP API which worked smoothly. I don't recall any major outages or downtime that adversely affected our clients.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Alex d.
Verified User in Media Production
the fact that it does not integratew out of the box with some protocols
Google Cloud Storage
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
As you use Google Cloud, you are impressed by the number of services available. You can store all the Data Storage in Google Cloud without worrying about losing it, you can add audio, photos, videos, and documents, its cloud is very secure to contain all...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Broadcast Media
The gustil is great with lots of options but should have some way to download documentation for offline
John H.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I used S3 at a previous job to supplement the online storage for our clients. We used a SOAP API which worked smoothly. I don't recall any major outages or downtime that adversely affected our clients.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
As you use Google Cloud, you are impressed by the number of services available. You can store all the Data Storage in Google Cloud without worrying about losing it, you can add audio, photos, videos, and documents, its cloud is very secure to contain all...
Alex d.
Verified User in Media Production
the fact that it does not integratew out of the box with some protocols
Verified User in Broadcast Media
The gustil is great with lots of options but should have some way to download documentation for offline
Alternatives
Discussions
How are other S3 users solving business problems?
2 comments
CT
The price is quite expensive Read more
What type of storage is Amazon s3 used for?
1 comment
AS
S3 is a object type and highly scalable storage service.
We can access the s3 content from anywhere and provides the high availability and high performance.Read more
What is the best way to do?
5 comments
EM
the best way to do is learn more about google cloud storage if you are new in that appRead more
Hunting for software insights?
With over 2.5 million reviews, we can provide the specific details that help you make an informed software buying decision for your business. Finding the right product is important, let us help.
or continue with
Gmail.com addresses not permitted. A business domain using Google is allowed.
By proceeding, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
